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Conference seeks to raise business competitivenessAdministrative reform, integration and business competitiveness drew the attention of associations and enterprises at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on June 29. Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Vu Tien Loc, who is also deputy head of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform, highlighted Resolution 35 dated May 16, 2016 on supporting and developing enterprises to 2020 as the Government’s first long-term policy on business development. The resolution affirms the important role played by private firms in the country’s industrialisation and modernisation, and improving the national economy’s competitiveness, he said. Under the document, Vietnam aims to have about 1 million enterprises which are competitive and run in a sustainable manner. Of the total, more than 30 percent will be innovators. Private firms are expected to make up half of national GDP. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 1/7

MoIT and UNIDO launch industrial development initiative The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) in concert with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) ceremoniously launched a three-year US$1 million project on June 17 in Hanoi. The Republic of Korea is also a stakeholder in the project and has agreed to provide US$980,000 of official development assistance for it, said Le Huu Phuc, director general of the MoIT's International Cooperation Department at the launch. The overriding goal of the project, said Mr Phuc, is to advance responsible and sustainable business practices, and to bring greater coherence and integration to the nation's industrial development. He said the collaboration marks the first initiative to address corporate sustainability in the context of specific segments of the economy in Vietnam in an overarching initiative to capture existing best practices and scale up sustainability while simultaneously addressing the UN broader goals of human … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/6

Hanoi art exhibition features human trafficking
Around 700 Youth Union members in Hanoi were deeply moved after visiting a multi-media art exhibition featuring human trafficking on May 24.
Students getting to know about human trafficking victims through Na Son's photos dispalyed at the “Human Trafficking Art Exhibition" held by MTV EXIT Foundation at Hanoi Workers Theater on May 24, 2012. (Photo: Tuoi Tre)
Titled “Human Trafficking Art Exhibition,” the event, held by the well-known music channel MTV’s End Exploitation and Trafficking (EXIT) Foundation, showcased 16 photos taken by Na Son of 16 people who had escaped from kidnapping.
An installation area of crystal bottles containing hair was also a highlight of the event. Artist Doan Hoang Kiensaid he had gathered the hair of 120 volunteer students from universities and colleges around the capital city.
Like the photos, all bottles are labeled with codes for sale as goods.
Artists Phan Y Ly and … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 25/5

Hydropower plant comes on line
The first turbine of the A Luoi Hydropower Plant in central Thua Thien-Hue Province began supplying electricity to the national grid today.
The VND3.2 trillion (US$155.5 million) plant, which has been under construction since 2007, has two turbines with a total capacity of 170MW.
The plant, the biggest of its kind in the province, is expected to produce nearly 690 million kWh a year. Central Hydropower Joint Stock Company is the investor.
The second turbine is also expected to become operational this year.
Plant project manager Power Transmission Company 2 said the company had overcome difficulties, including unfavourable weather and continual floods, to finish the project and erect the power lines from the plant to Hue City.
The 29km line, with 72 power poles, runs through mountainous areas, which posed difficulties in construction.
More than 100 households were relocated to make room for the plant's reservoir. It is expected to become a tourist … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/5

Cine Sessions at Cinematheque
Thu 01 Mar 2012, 8.30 - 10.30 pm
Cinematheque
22A Hai Ba Trung Str, Hanoi
CINE SESSIONS is back with its eclectic mix of homegrown and traveling musicians.
ALWAYS, known for their Hanoi infused Electro-Acoustic sets, will be performing together with XUEER, a Singer- Pianist backpacking through Asia.
Entrance: 50 000 VND.
Screening of "Rapt"
Fri 02 Mar 2012, 8 pm
L'Espace, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi
You are invited to the film screening titled "The Kidnap" of director Lucas Belvaux at L'Espace. The film received the César Award in 2010 for the best French film and many César Awards in 2010 for best actors and actresses. Télé Ciné Obs rated this film "one of the best films of Yvan Attal".
Language: French with Vietnamese subtitles
Ticket price: 20 000 VND
Special price for members of L'Espace and students: 10 000 VND
Tickets are available at L'Espace.
Exhibition "Landscapes of Vietnam"
COpening: Tue 06 Mar, 2 pm
Exhibition: 05-10 Mar 2012, 8 am - … [Read more...] about EVENTS IN HANOI, HCM CITY ON MARCH 1-15

HITS Party
Wed 28 Sep 2011, 7 - 10 pm
Hanoi Cinematheque, 22A Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
It's time to show you what we've been working on behind the scenes
Make your way to Hanoi Cinematheque on Wed 28 September for an extravaganza of drum rolls, live music, snippets from our summer show and door prizes.
Cover: 50,000 VND (includes a complimentary drink and a raffle ticket)
Exhibition 40 Years of Video Art in Germany
Posted: 21 Sep 2011. Filed under: Art, Video.
Opening : Sat 24 Sep, 4 pm with an introduction by Professor Rotraut Pape
Lecture: Sun 25 Sep, 3.30 pm: "40 Years of Video Art in Germany"
Exhibition: 25 Sep - 2 Oct, 9 am - 7 pm
Goethe-Institut Hanoi, 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi
The Goethe-Institut Hanoi now invites you to a "best of" from 40 years of German video art. The 43 selected videos, shown digitally to protect the valuable originals, give an exemplary insight into some forty years of video art from Germany. Among them are works by famous artists such as Joseph … [Read more...] about SEPTEMBER EVENTS (Updated)

More Vietnamese artists are honored by foreign newspapers. That shows their attractiveness and coverage in not only Vietnam but also in other countries.
ABC News writes about My Tam
Singer My Tam on ABC News.
Singer My Tam is named in the list of 12 “Global Pop Sensations You’ve Never Heard Of" on ABC News in 2010.
This is the news site for ABC, one of the three largest television channels in the US.
ABC News wrote the following about My Tam: “After nine years in the business, Vietnamese pop singer My Tam has remained one of the most recognizable voices in the Southeast Asian country, releasing seven successful albums since her debut. As she toured each night, more than 20,000 people would pour in to see her. Early on in her career, My Tam signed multi-million dollar deals to serve as a spokesperson for companies like Pepsi and Honda. She even has her own fragrance.”
My Tam, 29, was born in the central city of Da Nang. She started learning ballet for 3 years from the age of 6 … [Read more...] about Foreign media write about Vietnamese celebrities

Austrian operetta to sing in capital (11-11-2008) Vienna operetta orchestra to perform. HA NOI — The Vienna Operetta Orchestra will be in Ha Noi on Wednesday to entertain classical music lovers. The Toyota Classic 2008 is honoured to introduce the world famous orchestra from Austria. The performance will be conducted by the skilled and experienced Siegfried Andraschek. Germany's distinguished tenor Michael Suttner and talented soprano Izabela Labuda from Poland will entertain with their magical singing performances. Michael Suttner studied first with Dietrich Schneiderin in Seeshaupt and later with Professor Raimund Grumbach at the State Academy of Music and Drama in Munich to develop the rich, pure tonal range that characterises his vocal talent. He received first prize in the international singing competition held at Gotzis, Austria in 2003. He has also performed in numerous concerts throughout Europe under conductors such as James Levine, Eric Ericson and Gbor Hollerung. His … [Read more...] about Austrian operetta to sing in capital

Singer Nene has been making heads turn with her soulful voice in Hanoi. Equipped with her guitar, she has been grabbing the attention of many music lovers. She shares her story with DTiNews' David Cornish.Who are your musical inspirations? Japanese Guitarist Yuji Kimura, he is a member of the duo "NIWATAZUMI" that I sing with as a vocal. He respects and is inspired by blues guitarist Robert Johnson and his guitar sound is really unique and sexy. When I sing a song with his guitar, I feel really free.
What is the most challenging part of living in Vietnam? Crossing the street is really challenging for me, no, just kidding. I am studying Vietnamese and it is very difficult to pronounce. I wish that I could communicate in Vietnamese more. I also need to look for a place to sing by myself. It's kind of a challenge for me. Actually, recently I went to sing at a lake near my house. I set up my amplifier, my microphone and guitar. Many people began surrounding me before I played, … [Read more...] about Japanese singer turning heads in Hanoi

Cause of helicopter crash not identified The cause of the helicopter crash that killed three military officers on Tuesday has not been established, a colonel said. Colonel Nguy?n Hoàng T?n, political head of the Military Command of northern Bà R?a- Vung Tàu Province announced the information at a press briefing this morning. Even though some sources blamed the crash on bad weather and air turbulance, this information was “unreliable because an investigation is still in progress,” he said. A helicopter with three people on board -- one pilot teacher and two pilot trainees -- crashed in the region of the Dinh mountain range while on a routine flying exercise on Tuesday. The province’s Military Command mobilised forces and some 400 people to search for the helicopter. It was found a day later in Yên Ng?a Pass on Bao Quan Mountain, which is part of the Dinh range in Tân Thành District. VN writers impress French contest Vuong B?ch … [Read more...] about Social News 23/10